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What more can be said? Billions of words and a multiplicity of images 'Esta6(ished over 12 =ears
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'Yet there is an- and support each Can Chiropractic help me?
other kind of security other to make sure
which does not de- criminals like those How much will it cost?
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but on our response. doing this again. We are often asked, "What's the best way
Terrorism is nurtured "It is the duty of of finding out whether a doctor of
by fear and hatred every citizen to help chiropractic can help mN problem?"
and in turn feeds on them. As we the police if they have any infor-
consciously reject them as options, mation or suspicions about those We believe the answer can be found in a
we effectively limit the power of who aim to destroy our commu- complete chiropractic consultation and
the bombers. nity." examination, including x-rays. And to help
find out for sure, we will do a complete These procedures normally
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Steve Spence, chairman of governors at Salt Way Primary School, was injury cases or car accidents
in a Tube train approaching Edgware Road underground station as £15. resulting in insurance claims.)
one of the London bombs exploded in another train.
"I knew we were approaching the station as the train was slowing Testiinoiiials
down and the automatic announcement was being made," he said. From Angie: My ten week old daughte hated t avelling in the can
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"There was a low thumping bang and a bright flash and I was knocked Ever journey was a nightmare for both her and me. Now two
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to my knees as the train stopped. The emergency lights came on and months afte cranial t eatment from Dr Mark Blokland at the
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"The people in the carriage were talking to each other and trying to
asleep most times. Travelling is now a pleasure ... Thanks Mark
reassure those who were distressed. I had a feeling it was a bomb, but
nobody said it out loud." Teresa writes: After coming to Ridgeway Chiropractic Clinic,for
He praised the Tube staff for the calm way they worked and the treatment I no longer feel tired and lethargic. I now feel alive! I have
assistance given to the people evacuated to ground level. Dazed and a complete feeling of 'well-being'. My monthly maintenance
covered in dust, Steve was able to contact programme is my treat to myself ... Thanks Guys.
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